Merlin "Scotty" Osborn

Merlin Evertt (Scotty) Osborn, 84, of Kearney, Nebraska passed away quietly on December 14, 2015, at Mother Hull Home. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. at the O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home on Saturday, December 19th with the Reverend Greg Clark officiating. Memorials are suggested to “Relay for Life – Team Alex” (American Cancer Society) and Kearney Church of Christ for Children Outreach. Condolences may be shared online at www.osrfh.com. O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Scotty was born August 17, 1931 at Beaver City, Nebraska to Charles Leslie Osborn and Katy Pearl Stump. He grew up in Atlanta, Nebraska and graduated from High School in Mascot. He was united in marriage to Faye E. Mussmann on January 15, 1954 at Hastings, Nebraska. After which the couple lived in Hastings, Nebraska, Climax and Leadville, Colorado. They were married 50 years until Faye’s death on April 2, 2004. Scotty then relocated to Kearney, Nebraska where he met Donna Mae Keller. They wed on July 22, 2005, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Scotty entered the United States Army on September 11, 1951, serving during the Korean War. He was honorably discharged on August 20, 1953. He was a member of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Leadville, Colorado where he attended with Faye and for the past ten years, he and Donna have attended the Church of Christ in Kearney, Nebraska. Scotty loved travel and spending time outdoors. He loved hunting, fishing, walking and going for “Sunday” afternoon drives. He spent most of his time in the company of family and friends. He was deeply religious, very thoughtful and very loyal to his family and friends. Jolly by nature, he was quick with a smile, a funny remark and an extended hand. He cared deeply for others. He was chivalrous and with high integrity. He was faithful to his God, himself and others. Scoy is survived by his wife Donna of ten years; Children Karen (Robert) Finkenbiner of Omaha, Brenda (Lawrence) Knoll of Leadville, son Timothy (Kim) Osborn of Leadville; Sandra (Mike) Peterson of Riverdale, and Brenda (Mark) Macdonald of Phoenix; Grandchildren Michael Finkenbiner, Rachel Finkenbiner, Nicholas (Katy) Bond, Westley (Danielle) Bond, Alex Knoll , Chelsea Knoll, Logan Osborn, Jonah Osborn, Caleb Osborn, Kaden Osborn, Kamala Millspaugh, Sco Macdonald, Loralee Macdonald, Nichole Rezac, Christopher (Jill) Peterson, and Rochelle (Clayton) Edwards; Great Grandchildren Alyssa Bond, Haylee Bond, Easton Bond, Layton Bond, Maranda Millspaugh, Brandon Millspaugh, Mahew Millspaugh, Chole Macdonald, Makala Keaschall, Morgan Rezac, Chris2an Rezac, Sydney Peterson, Addison Peterson, Samantha Edwards, and Gabriel Edwards; and Numerous Nieces and Nephew Scotty is survived by his wife Donna of ten years; Children Karen (Robert) Finkenbiner of Omaha, Brenda (Lawrence) Knoll of Leadville, son Timothy (Kim) Osborn of Leadville; Sandra (Mike) Peterson of Riverdale, and Brenda (Mark) Macdonald of Phoenix; Grandchildren Michael Finkenbiner, Rachel Finkenbiner, Nicholas (Katy) Bond, Westley (Danielle) Bond, Alex Knoll , Chelsea Knoll, Logan Osborn, Jonah Osborn, Caleb Osborn, Kaden Osborn, Kamala Millspaugh, Scott Macdonald, Loralee Macdonald, Nichole Rezac, Christopher (Jill) Peterson, and Rochelle (Clayton) Edwards; Great Grandchildren Alyssa Bond, Haylee Bond, Easton Bond, Layton Bond, Maranda Millspaugh, Brandon Millspaugh, Matthew Millspaugh, Chloe Macdonald, Makala Keaschall, Morgan Rezac, Christian Rezac, Sydney Peterson, Addison Peterson, Samantha Edwards, and Gabriel Edwards; and Numerous Nieces and Nephews Scotty is preceded in death by his first wife, Faye Erna Mussmann, his parents Charles Leslie Osborn and Katy Pearl Stump, his brother Marvin Charles Osborn, and his sisters Katy Darlene Leach and Betty Ione Melroy and his great grandson, Alexander Edwards.

Merlin "Scotty" Osborn

August 17, 1931 - December 14, 2015